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News24
09-07-2025
- Business
- News24
MTN, Cloudflare team up to boost SA cybersecurity for businesses
MTN Business is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Cloudflare, becoming the first Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in South Africa to offer Cloudflare's industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the country's cybersecurity landscape, providing businesses with cutting-edge protection against evolving cyber threats. The new services will be initially launched in South Africa, with plans to expand to other MTN Operating Companies (OpCos) in the future, further solidifying MTN's leadership in cybersecurity across the region. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses require strong security solutions to safeguard their digital operations. MTN Business' partnership with Cloudflare introduces a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity offerings designed to protect businesses of all sizes from sophisticated cyber-attacks. This initiative underscores MTN's commitment to providing next-generation security solutions tailored to the needs of South African enterprises. Cloudflare's advanced security suite includes anti-DDoS protection, a managed Web Application Firewall (WAF), and zero-trust essentials, ensuring businesses remain resilient against cyber threats. The solutions integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructures, allowing businesses to enhance their security without operational disruptions. Whether a small business or a large enterprise, organisations can access scalable security solutions that align with their specific needs. Leveraging Cloudflare's innovative technology, MTN Business will offer cost-effective security, making enterprise-grade protection accessible to a broader market. David Behr, Executive for MTN ICT Converged Solutions, highlighted the importance of the partnership: 'We are thrilled to be the first Cloudflare MSSP partner in South Africa. This collaboration enables us to bring best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to our customers, offering market-leading protection. Unlike generic alternatives, Cloudflare's technology delivers unparalleled security, providing businesses the confidence to operate in an increasingly digital world.' MTN Business invites businesses to take advantage of this transformative partnership and strengthen their digital environments. By combining MTN's connectivity expertise with Cloudflare's global cybersecurity capabilities, African enterprises can access world-class protection against evolving threats. MTN Business will lead the way in cybersecurity innovation, launching initially in South Africa and eventually rolling out these advanced security services to other MTN OpCos across the continent. For more information, visit About MTN Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code 'MTN'. Our strategy, Ambition 2025, is anchored on building the largest and most valuable platform business, with a clear focus on Africa. About Cloudflare Cloudflare is a global leader in cybersecurity, providing a comprehensive suite of security solutions designed to protect businesses from cyber threats. With a presence in over 120 countries, Cloudflare's technology ensures fast, reliable, and secure internet access for millions of users worldwide.
Zawya
04-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MTN Business and Cloudflare expand partnership to deliver managed security across South Africa
MTN Business, and Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership to deliver Zero Trust and Application Services as a managed service to corporate clients All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
IOL News
04-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
MTN Business and Cloudflare Expand Partnership to Deliver Managed Security Services Across South Africa
MTN Business, and Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership to deliver Zero Trust and Application Services as a managed service to corporate clients. MTN Business has become the first Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) in South Africa to deliver Cloudflare's industry-leading Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration brings businesses in South Africa a comprehensive suite of managed solutions, leveraging MTN's connectivity expertise across the region with Cloudflare's global infrastructure and cybersecurity suite of solutions. Hybrid work complexities and a dynamic threat landscapes are challenging businesses across South Africa. In the first quarter of 2025, Cloudflare's security measures prevents millions of cyber threats in Africa every single day, across a variety of industries. Businesses across every sector are facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape which requires a comprehensive suite of solutions to safeguard their digital operations at all times. While Cloudflare's Application Services accelerate and secure web applications, the Cloudflare One Zero Trust services simultaneously verifies access, securing connectivity to protect employees at every stage. Now partnering together to empower businesses in the region, MTN is extending Cloudflare's portfolio of services as managed services to work hand-in-hand with organizations of all types. As cyber threats evolve in scale and complexity, organizations should not have to rely on their own technical expertise to run and maintain a secure, efficient business. MTN and Cloudflare see businesses across the country seeking a one-stop-solution. Whether a small business or a large enterprise, organisations can now access scalable security solutions that align with their specific needs. Leveraging Cloudflare's industry-leading security and cloud connectivity, MTN Business will deliver the services at-scale, making managed services accessible to a broader market. A Cloudflare commissioned Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study focused on a composite organization representative of interviewed customers using Cloudflare, found that they achieved a 238% ROI over three years, from broad use of the Cloudflare platform. 'We are thrilled to be the first Cloudflare MSSP partner in South Africa. This collaboration enables us to bring best-in-class cybersecurity solutions to our customers, offering market-leading protection', said David Behr, Executive for MTN ICT Converged Solutions. 'Unlike outdated legacy architecture solutions, Cloudflare's connectivity cloud suite of solutions delivers unparalleled security, providing businesses the confidence to operate in an increasingly digital world.' 'Cloudflare is the only company offering a broad range of network security and SASE services through a unified platform built on our own infrastructure, delivering the most comprehensive set of managed solutions. Service providers like MTN are essential to extending critical security protections at scale, and we are thrilled to be partnering together to help protect businesses across Africa,' said Tom Evans, Chief Partner Officer at Cloudflare. 'As the demand for managed security services continues to rise, Cloudflare's connectivity cloud platform is uniquely positioned to enable partners to deliver cost-effective, consolidated cybersecurity. By combining our platform with MTN's regional expertise, we're committed to strengthening the security posture and consolidating costs for businesses across Africa.' Cloudflare's connectivity cloud integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructures, allowing businesses to enhance their security and operational efficiency without disruption. Today, South African businesses can leverage the MTN and Cloudflare partnership to strengthen their digital environments, and will soon be extended to additional African markets across the continent. To learn more about how the MTN Business and Cloudflare partnership today, please visit:
